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WOW! Luxury 5000sf Oceanview next to Main Beach

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
9 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz, CA
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 9

4 Single Bunk Beds

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

WOW! Luxury 5000sf Oceanview next to Main Beach

Ultimate vacation destination for your gathering- Luxurious home across from beach & wharf in the heart of Santa Cruz fun! You`ll enjoy over 5,000 square feet of luxurious accommodations- 9 private rooms (most w/ adjoining baths) beds for 20 guests, including 2 full chef`s kitchens w Viking appliances & stunning views, and a full outdoor kitchen w/ an enormous patio w/views of the entire Monterey Bay. Multiple master suites w/ 4 king beds, 3 queens & 4 bunks (8 twin beds). Come relax and enjoy.

Finest finishes with old world travertine flooring throughout, granite counters, soaking tubs, rain showers and much more! 4 car garage with outdoor shower for cleaning off the sand when you return from the beach. Home elevator for guest with accessible needs.

Your group can walk to just about everything, or just sit back and enjoy in this spectacular retreat. Located directly across the street from the beautiful Santa Cruz Wharf, famous Cowells Beach, and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Visitor`s Center. Walk to the world famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, where you can enjoy mini-golf, rollercoasters, bowling, an arcade and more. Take the summertime trolley offering service to downtown Santa Cruz with a stop outside your front door. Walk to the lighthouse museum at Lighthouse Field or hop on the old fashion locomotive train to Roaring Camp Redwoods. Enjoy 30+ restaurants and shops, rent surfboards, watch the whales and dolphins.

Note: City has strict restrictions against parties, so no large parties/events are allowed.

TOT TAX: The City also charges an 14% TOT on the booking amount, Which will be calculated automatically by VRBO.

Santa Cruz City Vacation Rental Permit#’s: STR18-108 & STR18-109

The Santa Cruz Villas team of Derek, Alexandra and Carie live locally and we have a check-in office on site. We are easily accessible.
City ordinance requires quiet hours in exterior spaces after 10pm. No parties or loud gatherings. No music or noise on exterior decks after 10pm please. Minimum Age to Rent is 25 years. Owner will send separate contract for guest`s signature.

In addition to the cancellation policy- All Payments are Refundable less the direct costs charged for the cancellation by the credit card processing company of up to 4% until 60 days before reservation, then they become nonrefundable.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
City ordinance requires quiet hours in exterior spaces after 10pm. No parties or loud gatherings.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Santa Cruz

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighbourhood in Santa Cruz, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Santa Cruz, CA

What's nearby

  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Point Market & Cafe - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is WOW! Luxury 5000sf Oceanview next to Main Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at WOW! Luxury 5000sf Oceanview next to Main Beach?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WOW! Luxury 5000sf Oceanview next to Main Beach on 31 May 2026 start from NZ$3,914, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at WOW! Luxury 5000sf Oceanview next to Main Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WOW! Luxury 5000sf Oceanview next to Main Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WOW! Luxury 5000sf Oceanview next to Main Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WOW! Luxury 5000sf Oceanview next to Main Beach located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 132 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Do yourself a favor and stay here. If you are looking for a secluded place steps from the beach, shops, and restaurants, stay here. If you want a host who truly cares about your trip, a space that can accommodate both small and large groups, and an environment that is quiet and extremely clean, this is the place for you. Additionally, all of the beds were very comfortable. Btw the property is more comfortable and relaxing than it appears in the listing as well as the view form the rooftop. I could not recommend this stay strongly enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our whole family enjoyed 3 fabulous days celebrating our early Thanksgiving. Second time renting this property and my whole family wants me to buy the place, that’s how much 5hey enjoyed their time together.Looking yo do it again next year. Alex was tremendous with and for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

From start to finish, the booking, check-in, and check-out process was simple and easy. The property was amazing and perfectly suited for a group of long-term friends to spend time together to celebrate their good friends getting married.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay and location

Everything was as-advertised. We had a great stay, and the location can’t be beat for Santa Cruz!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place, 3 floors of spacious villa, plenty of bathrooms, bathtubs, showers, bedrooms. Tons of balcony space. Really close to the beach. This was an amazing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great vacation

Our family of 11 people celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. The house was very comfortable and well appointed. It was nice for each couple to have their own bedrooms and bathrooms. We had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for corporate retreat/work project

plenty of space so comfortable for work retreats and projects. The house was super well stocked and so comfortable to cook in and hang out at the end of a long work day. We got a little playing in as well. Would recommend to anyone coming to work or play in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dhiren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property is wonderful. Great location with nice views.

We rented the property to house a few families over the weekend. The space is great for groups and an easy walk to the beach and boardwalk area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

I booked this vrbo for a company retreat. host was very communicative and answered my many questions. The house was very clean and is full of amenities. Very comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Excellent location and very spacious. Great communication with hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect property!

An amazing property! Beautiful setting, beautiful and comfortable furniture and beds. Perfect Santa Cruz location! Property owner and managers very accomodating and answered any questions promptly. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent family vacation!

This was our second time staying at this wonderful house! It's so close to everything and we absolutely love the rooftop. We love it here and are so grateful it can accommodate our large family. Hope to do it again in two years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Vacation

This property was perfect for our family of 9 adults and 6 young children. We especially loved the proximity to the beach, pier and boardwalk. Derek, Sarah and Alex were extremely responsive to our questions. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation

We loved this VRBO. Plenty of room for all of us to spread out, loved the roof top for cocktail hour and so much to do in the area! The owners are very responsive and easy to contact. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memories made

An awesome time was had by all. Great location, room for a huge family and made great memories, thank you for a great easy to get to get away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neal A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old guys weekend

Fifteen of us shared the house and it was great. Everyone had a bed, the location was perfect and the house layout was very comfortable. We will keep it in mind for our next gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Moms 80th birthday celebration

This home was perfect for a family gathering. Clean, beautiful, and plenty of room. It was close to the wharf, boardwalk, and beach. The host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol Anne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

East Coast Meets West Coast

Wonderful ... the owner/management were the best!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadya T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Multistory House by the Boardwalk

We had a large retreat and really enjoyed both the communal spaces, like the balconies and decks, and the apartments being in the same building. It made our over trip logistics much simpler and the walkable location made it easy for the group to have different activities to participate in nearby. Thank you for your communication and hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katherine a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Looks exactly like the photos!

The house is massive! Plenty of space for everyone in our group. The location can't be beat. Quick walk to the beach, pier and boardwalk. Lots of places to eat nearby and a newly opened boba shop next door! The kitchens are well stocked with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Generous living space, generous dining areas, very well equipped kitchens. Restful bedrooms and bathrooms.Only suggestion would be to make the pantry cupboards available for food items, instead of kitchenware. The upper cupboard to the right of the stove is not that accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this property!

This was a beautiful property located one block of the beach! We had my moms 80th birthday with 20 families members ranging in age from 1-82. Centrally located to the beach, boardwalk, pier and restaurants. It was very easy to communicate with the property manager and owner. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday

Family gathered for 75th birthday. Home was wonderful for 15 of us
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family get away!

When you go on vacation you just want to enjoy your destination. This property had everything you might need in the kitchens and bathrooms. It was so we'll stocked with any amenities you might need. The rooms were clean and very comfortable. Our instructions were very thorough and the property management was accessible and helpful when we needed them. We had a wonderful time and this property and the crazy good location made it the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

What a perfect time we had at this beautiful property - 17 in all enjoyed Santa Cruz Villas! So much so we all plan to return. All of the rooms were spacious, clean to perfection, and the kitchen was stocked so well. The access to the wharf, beach and boardwalk was perfect - easy walking distance. We are exited to return and enjoy this beautiful property again..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Derek Timm

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Founder of Montalvo Homes & Estates, a high end residential and commercial brokerage in Santa Cruz. I volunteer as president of the local educational foundation, library board and serve on the Planning Commission for Scotts Valley.

Why they chose this property

We designed this property and built it from the ground up in our favorite spot in Santa Cruz. Construction completed in October 2014. We used the finest building materials, and borrowed ideas on amenities from resorts we have visited around the world. There really isn't a better location to experience all the fun of Santa Cruz. The location puts in you a spot where you never have to get in your car to enjoy all that Santa Cruz has to offer. You could stay a month and not hit every restaurant in walking distance.

What makes this property unique

From the moment you drive up, you'll notice the arched toped hand hewn wooden doors, and when you step into your unit, you will find old world hand chiseled travertine stone floors through out. Enjoy your favorite drink from the bar in the kitchen, while watching the waves break on Cowells Beach. Dozen of restaurants are just outside your door, or if you like to cook, the Viking Range is professional quality. If you are travelling with Friends, you'll enjoy having two master suites, each with a kind size bed. We designed this property for our own enjoyment, and we hope you love it as much as we do!

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